You are vacationing in Davao, Philippines
You met someone online and have been excited to finally meet them in person. You’re seriously thinking about marrying this person and would like to bring them back to the United States to fulfill your dream.
Before we go any further, I want you to know that we do not have an office in the Philippines; we do provide online service to all locations in the Philippines.
You’re not really sure which direction to go, and have been thinking of either using a K1 Fiance visa that allows you both to get married in the U.S., or else you could get married in the Philippines, and then get a CR1/R1 Spouse visa to bring her over to the United States.
Which U.S. Visa is best for you?
- The K1 Fiance Visa tends to be the most preferred
- The CR1/IR1 Spouse Visa, in reality, is slower but better
Learn the differences between K1 and CR1
K-1 Is Often Best If:
- You want to get married in the United States
- You prefer a faster initial entry
- You are not yet married
- You understand that additional steps are required after arrival
Spouse Visa Is Often Best If:
- You are already married
- You can marry in the Philippines or another country
- You want your spouse to work immediately upon arrival
- You prefer fewer steps after entry
What if I decide to get married in the Philippines?
What must be done for an American to marry a Filipino Citizen?
The process of getting married in the Philippines
is not a simple task at all. There is a process for Americans or any foreigner who wants to marry in the Philippines?
It’s not so easy, and knowing how the process works before coming to the Philippines could save you time and headaches beyond measure.
Learn more about the process
What must a U.S. Citizen do to get a K1 Fiance Visa
USCIS rules for meeting the K1 Visa requirements are to procure proof of meeting.
Once you are in the Philippines, you need to make the most of your trip and procure plenty of proof of meeting before you can file the I-129F Application for Alien Fiance.
Learn more about how to document proof of meeting
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Other Services for Filipinos – U.S. bound
- US Embassy Support for K1 Fiance or Spouse Visa $200.
. - Adjustment of Status 2 years Conditional residence $300.
. - Adjustment of Status B1/B2 Safe Mode Married to a U.S. Citizen $895.
. - Adjustment of Status B1/B2 Rescue Mode Married to a U.S. Citizen $750.
. - B1/B2 Tourist Visa Philippines-USA $125.
. - Removing the Condition for 10-year green card is $175.
. - Children’s Visas, CR2 or IR2 under age 21, $595.
. - Adult Children Visas, F2B, age 21 & above, Complex process $895.
. - Parent Visa for one IR-5 $795.
. - Both parents together IR-5 Visa $1,400.
. - Naturalization to become a U.S. Citizen $175.